Small Fruit, Big Benefits

When it comes to produce, smaller may be superior nutritionally. As fruit and vegetables grow larger, their vitamins, minerals, and other health-boosting compounds significantly diminish, according to a recent report issued by the Organic Center, a nonprofit organization that gathers science on the health benefits of organics. Taste and aroma decrease in large fruit and vegetables as well. Although the losses occur in organically grown produce as well as conventional, organic fruit and vegetables tend to be smaller in general--making shopping those aisles a simple way to maximize your nutrient intake.